Republicans select their new House leadership team
In a closed door meeting of the House Republican caucus Wednesday afternoon, the new GOP majority elected their leadership team for the 2017 session. Leaders…
One-on-One: Pension system head talks funding woes and future of benefits in Kentucky
The Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) is seen as one of the worst-funded pension systems in the nation, with one of their plans sitting at only…
Federal Judge blocks Overtime Rule, halting Dec. 1 implementation
On Tuesday, Texas U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant temporarily halted the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s contentious overtime rule from going into effect on Dec. 1. The…
Legislators to discuss right-to-work and other labor issues ahead of 2017 session
Three legislators are set to detail what to expect on issues like right-to-work and prevailing wage, legislation important to the business community, at the Kentucky…
Circuit Court decision allows counties to pass right to work laws
After many counties in the state passed local right-to-work ordinances to allow workers to choose whether or not they want to be a member of…
Gov. Matt Bevin designates Entrepreneur Day as new inductees enter Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame honored four of the commonwealth’s most accomplished entrepreneurs at a ceremony Wednesday in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of…
New Republican majority announces transition team, including Kentucky Chamber Board Chair Lear
As they prepare to take control of the Kentucky House of Representatives in January, the new Republican caucus announced the people who will help with…
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell re-elected to majority leader post
After holding onto their majority on Election Day, U.S. Senate Republicans re-elected Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell as their leader Wednesday. McConnell, who earned the…
House Republicans ready to take next steps after historic wins on Election Day
Following a historic wave of GOP victories across the state, Kentucky House Republicans are ready to get to work as the supermajority and pass pro-business…
Kentucky’s newest Congressman to kick off Legislative Preview Conference
The newest member of Kentucky’s federal delegation, James Comer, is scheduled to address the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual 2017 Legislative Preview Conference on December…